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Those who have that ‘gut feeling’ or, an extraordinary A rebel in search of the truth, Michel François immerses himself from an early age in the works of the Great Thinkers and their approach to the meaning of existence. Camus’s understanding of the Absurd as the ‘first truth’, intrigues him and the concept of Life’s futility as portrayed in Camus’s essay ‘The Myth of Sisyphus’ is a platform from which Michel François’ writing springs (the Absurd Hero ©) He sees his life ‘outside the cage’ of convention and defiantly goes beyond whatever bounds are set in a rasorial romp for literary adventure Michel François, award-winning poet, philosopher, writer and former actor was born in Paris in 1943 to a Parisian Mother, and a Father of Russian descent. |
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He studies Modern Languages, French Literature,Psychology and Philosophy in Paris, which in the 1960’s plays a dominant centre for literature, politics and new age thinking. Like many of his contemporaries he soon becomes caught up in the wave of existentialism and intellectual freedom of thought. |
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One of his most traumatic experiences occurs during the mandatory service in the Army in the l960’s when stationed overseas, he is deeply disturbed by Man’s ability to wreak harm over one another for the sake of ‘a better world’! At the age of 22 and in Paris, Françoise d’Eaubonne, established writer and literary critic, takes him ‘under her wing’and he completes in 1966 his first novel, ‘Les Mots de Tête' © (Mind Words)
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Destiny takes a sharp turn when, one evening in the popular ‘Café de Paris’, well known watering hole for actors and producers in Paris, a friend introduces him to Max Pecas, the Film Director who offers him a part in his new movie which, Michel François accepts. |
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Life as an actor does not bring total fulfillment to Michel François and his aspirations though it does provide both serious and amusing material for his screen plays, lectures and literary work. Whatever presents itself to us does not really |
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In 2003 he decides it is time to return to Europe and, meeting a wonderful lady decides to settle in England where he enjoys to this day the richness of local culture and language. He writes in both French and English and, when asked: |
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‘What is it all about?’ remains for him the vital question ‘the mind plays tricks on one’s sanity diverting the ability |
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